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Play, Observe, Inspire: Dynamic Live Training with Clare Devlin

Live Events

Engaging, Hands-On Training for Educators Working with Children Aged 2–11.

From Play, Creativity, and Learning Outdoors to Observation and Assessment, Clare’s expertise brings theory to life. Attend live events or bring bespoke, in-person training to your setting!

Off-the-shelf training is also available—explore the programmes on offer, each of which can be tailored to meet your specific needs.

Clare offers one-day events, multi-unit courses, and guest speaker engagements. She also presents at conferences across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, sharing her passion for play-based learning with educators.

One-Day Events

Learning Outdoors - Classroom Assistant Day

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Build confidence, skills and practical ideas to support learning outdoors in your school.
This hands-on, practical day is designed specifically for classroom assistants who want to develop their role in outdoor learning and feel confident supporting children outside the classroom.

What will the day include?

You will take part in:

Practical, experiential outdoor learning sessions
Discussion around the role of the adult in outdoor learning
A focus on observing and evaluating children’s learning outdoors
Guidance on equipment – storage, organisation and use

Who is this event for?

This event is for classroom assistants working across Nursery and Primary settings who want a deeper understanding of outdoor learning and practical strategies they can use straight away.

Where will the event take place?

Moneynick Primary School, Randalstown (Easy access from the M2 motorway)

When will the event take place?

This event will be repeated on two dates – please choose one:

Monday 15th June 2026
Tuesday 16th June 2026

Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm

Cost: £70 + VAT per person

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

Please note: Participants should wear suitable outdoor clothing, as much of the programme will take place outdoors.

Book your place online here:

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Guest Speaker Events

Woodwork & Claywork with Brenda Lattimore & Clare Devlin

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This Live Event will address

ways in which woodworking and clay can be safely introduced in your school
the associated learning and development relating to preschool, nursery, FS
what progression in learning looks like across the year groups
the most suitable wood, clay and tools for children and instruction on how best to use them
the stages of children’s progression in woodwork & clay
the health and safety measures required and a sample risk benefit assessment
information on potential suppliers of wood, clay and tools
how to set up and manage a woodworking / clay area
the open-ended nature of woodwork and claywork

There will be practical sessions for practitioners to explore the tools, gain confidence and share the experience of making creations in wood and clay

Please bring any woodwork tools that you may already have in your setting.

Monday 10 ^th November 2025 (Pre-school, Nursery and Foundation Stage Practitioners – Adults working with 3-6 year olds)

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Venue: Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Lurgan, N.Ireland (close to Junction 10 off M1 motorway)

Cost : £145 + VAT per person (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

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Multi-Unit Courses

Outdoors Thinking – Certificate in Outdoor Practice

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Outdoors Thinking offers a Certificate in Outdoor Practice which focuses on the outdoor provision you make onsite in your setting on a daily basis.

Three modules each made up of 4 units work together to make up the full level 3 OCN accredited certificate.

Module 1 is about creating an outdoor environment that provides a rich landscape of stimulating, meaningful and worthwhile possibilities that draw on what the outdoors is particularly able to offer young children. There is an in-depth look at the incredible potential in the ‘super-ingredients’ of excellent outdoor provision and the opportunity to develop these in your own setting
Module 2 enables the practitioner to understand and believe in learning through play outdoors. Time is spent exploring the natural learning mechanisms used by children.
Module 3 supports the practitioner to be confident both in practice and articulating the role of outdoor provision in children’s learning and development

Time: 12 Day programme over a 14-month timeframe

Cost: £1400 & VAT (payable to Outdoors Thinking)

Venues in Northern Ireland: Hill of the O’ Neill, Dungannon & Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy

Lead Trainer (NI): Clare Devlin

More Info

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Off-the-Shelf Courses

Art & Design through Play

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Workshop will include:

Planning for progression in learning (Nursery to Key Stage One)
Engaging in practical art experiences that encourage creative and critical thinking - introducing a range of skills and processes
Making links to other areas of curriculum – planning for open-ended, creative opportunities that promote the development of physical skills, thinking skills, personal capabilities, numeracy, literacy and WAU through art and design
Evaluating learning
Considering how plenary sessions connect the learning
Documenting and making learning visible

Time: Half Day or Full Day programme (includes practical indoor/outdoor sessions)

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Learning Outdoors

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Workshop will include:

Discussing benefits of Outdoor Learning – leading into policy
Exploring how the outdoor environment supports all aspects of the curriculum – practical outdoor sessions
Planning for learning outdoors – linking to observations of children
Considering how low cost/no cost resources support learning
Examining the role of the adult
Discussing challenge, risk and safety

Time: Half Day or Full Day programme (includes practical outdoor sessions)

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Learning through Investigative Play

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Workshop will include:

Supporting teachers in their understanding of what is meant by Learning through Investigative Play
Planning for challenging and engaging experiences that will encourage children to think more creatively and critically as they play both indoors and outdoors
Ensuring that ICT is used to support learning in meaningful ways
Ensuring that there is clear progression in learning across the curriculum
Supporting teachers understanding of the link between observations and planning for learning
Supporting teachers with their use of evaluation to inform future planning for learning
Exploring the difference between adult led and child led experiences
Examining curriculum led planning formats

Time: Half Day or Full Day programme

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Observation, Assessment & Planning – 2 parts

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This programme is designed to run over 2 sessions. Session 1 describes how the process works. Practitioners are invited to try the process in their settings for approximately 6 weeks and then continue with Session 2. Session 2 is not essential but is highly recommended.

Session 1:

Introduction to 3 stage process of observing, assessing and planning
Examining observation, documentation and assessment formats
Addressing the correlation between involvement and children's learning
Observing and supporting wellbeing
Practicing the observation process
Managing the observation process in settings

Session 2:

Questions re implementation of process to date – fine tuning the process
Closer look at connection between observation, documentation, assessment and planning for learning - demonstrating how observations of a child inform the planning process
Planning for learning from child led and adult led perspectives
Examples of planning for Physical Development – illustrating the complete observation, assessment, and planning process
Distinction and correlation between observation and evaluation of learning

Time: 2:30 hours per session (2 sessions recommended)

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Quality Interactions - The Role of the Adult

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Workshop will include:

Examination of the role of the adult in supporting young children's thinking, learning and development
Examining strategies that adults may use to enhance their interactions with children
Exploring how adults support and sustain shared thinking with children
Viewing quality interactions
Planning for quality interactions

Time: 2:30 hours

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Self-Evaluation & Action Planning

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Workshop will include:

What does Self-Evaluation mean?
Considering Self-Evaluation within the context of Development Planning
Using self-evaluation tools to help identify strengths and areas for development - gather evidence
Prioritise areas for development
Plan for improvement - action planning
Implementation
Monitoring Processes
Evaluate progress/outcomes

Time: 2:30 hours

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Technology in the Early Years

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Workshop will include:

What good Technology experiences look like in Early Years settings
Planning for Technology in Pre-school, Nursery and Foundation Stage classrooms – a planning tool is given to participants
Projects demonstrating how technology can be used effectively to support and enhance learning across the curriculum

Time: 2:30 hours

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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World Around Us & STEM through Play

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Workshop will include:

Planning for progression in learning (Nursery to Key Stage One)
Examining the content of World Around US in Nursery, Foundation Stage and Key Stage One
Engaging in practical experiences that encourage problem solving and creative and critical thinking – indoor and outdoor
Making links to other areas of curriculum – planning for open-ended, creative opportunities that promote the development of physical skills, thinking skills, personal capabilities, numeracy and literacy
Evaluating learning
Considering how plenary sessions connect the learning

Time: Half Day or Full Day programme (includes practical indoor/outdoor sessions)

Cost: On Request

Onsite Training

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Comissioning Live Events

Live events can be commissioned directly by schools and organisations. For bookings and inquiries:

Call: +44 (0) 7724 766973 or Email: clare@claredevlin.org

Or, join one of Clare’s scheduled events.

Testimonials

“Boutiquing” in Primary and Early Years Education - Absolutely amazing talk!

Roberto

Thomas Coram Centre, London

"Clare's in-person training on Observation and Assessment was a real light-bulb moment for our school staff. Clare clearly guided us through the rationale and method of completing solid observations, which through assessment provide a comprehensive picture of each child's learning and developmental journey."

Lorna

Christian Brothers Primary School, Armagh

"Our staff recently attended an in-person Learning Outdoors training day with Clare, and it proved to be an incredibly valuable professional development experience. Clare clearly demonstrated that Learning Outdoors is beneficial for all ages, dispelling the misconception that it’s only suitable for younger children, such as those in Pre-school, Foundation Stage or early Key Stage One. She also emphasised the wide range of benefits that implementing these opportunities can have across the entire school.

The practical sessions were especially engaging, showcasing how simple, cost-effective materials can be used to facilitate outdoor lessons, even with older pupils. This was a highly worthwhile experience for our staff, and we plan to build on this area of school life in the future."

Ciaran Clifford

Christian Brothers Primary School, Armagh

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Play, Observe, Inspire: Dynamic Live Training with Clare Devlin

Live Events

One-Day Events

Learning Outdoors - Classroom Assistant Day

What will the day include?

Who is this event for?

Where will the event take place?

When will the event take place?

Guest Speaker Events

Woodwork & Claywork with Brenda Lattimore & Clare Devlin

This Live Event will address

Multi-Unit Courses

Outdoors Thinking – Certificate in Outdoor Practice

Off-the-Shelf Courses

Art & Design through Play

Learning Outdoors

Learning through Investigative Play

Observation, Assessment & Planning – 2 parts

Session 1:

Session 2:

Quality Interactions - The Role of the Adult

Self-Evaluation & Action Planning

Technology in the Early Years

World Around Us & STEM through Play

Comissioning Live Events

Testimonials

Get In Touch